Lake Askja is now frozen after remaining ice-free beyond the turn of the year. Ingibjörg Jónsdóttir, associate professor of geography at the Faculty of Earth Sciences at the University of Iceland, says the lake froze on January 4 during relatively calm weather, after temperatures dropped sharply following the warm spell over Christmas. The image is a satellite image from Sentinel-2 (Copernicus EU), with the satellite’s orbit at an altitude of 786 km above Earth.

The shooting is fueling new scrutiny and questions about ICE’s tactics, training and preparations for street-level encounters across the country.

A 55-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmir was detained in Ayodhya after allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex. Security personnel intervened, and the man was handed over to police. His family claims he is mentally ill and has a history of leaving home without notice. Investigations are ongoing to determine his intent.

Uttarakhand Tourism has launched its inaugural nationwide roadshow campaign, commencing in New Delhi, to promote the state as a year-round destination. The initiative aims to showcase diverse offerings, including adventure, culture, and wellness, across all seasons to foster a 365-day tourism economy.

The US space agency is now “evaluating” opportunities for an earlier launch for the scheduled follow-up mission Read Full Article at RT.com

With an assertive Israel and numerous local rivalries, the region is entering a year in which the cost of error is rising Read Full Article at RT.com

British Defense Secretary John Healey has stated he would “take” Russian President Vladimir Putin if allowed to kidnap any world leader Read Full Article at RT.com

The agreement is reportedly based on a rare earths deal granting US investors preferential access to future mining projects in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

A Calgary woman who twice fled to the U.K. to avoid being sent to prison for stealing nearly $2-million from her employer was handed a four-year, two-month sentence Friday.

Russia is fully supplied with red fish and caviar, the agency added

Passengers on arriving flights are receiving their baggage in full

European leadership circles are considering retaliatory measures, including closing US military bases or banning the purchase of US Treasury bonds

Financial institutions and other credit card issuers say the cap, which the president wants in effect by Jan. 20, would limit consumers’ access to credit.

JustGiving, which processed more than £580 million in donations last year, is being examined by the Fundraising Regulator over the way it encourages users to leave optional 'tips' for the company.

The French opposition insists that troop deployments to Ukraine must be backed by the UN, according to Le Monde Read Full Article at RT.com

Finland has officially exited the Ottawa Convention banning landmines amid tensions with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Indonesia has temporarily restricted access to xAI’s flagship chatbot amid growing criticism Read Full Article at RT.com

On-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles between 9 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (6 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. GMT)

The Indian Navy is organizing a multi-speciality medical camp in Lakshadweep from January 12-16, offering comprehensive healthcare to island residents. This joint services initiative will provide specialist consultations, treatments, and surgical procedures, including cataract surgeries, aiming to supplement existing healthcare services and strengthen community ties.

Police apprehended three individuals suspected of drug peddling in Udhampur and Jammu districts on Saturday. Authorities recovered a total of 7.53 grams of heroin from two separate car searches. The arrested individuals have been booked under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing.

President Donald Trump, who has sought to emphasize affordability ahead of this year’s mid-term elections, did not specify how the proposal would be implemented.

Face aux dysfonctionnements persistants de l'administration publique, notamment l'absence de réponses aux courriers adressés aux institutions de l'État, une voix s'élève pour rappeler une exigence fondamentale : on ne dirige pas l'administration sans en maîtriser les rouages. La députée Justine Judith Lekogo défend avec constance une approche fondée sur l'expérience, la formation progressive et la connaissance approfondie du fonctionnement administratif. Depuis plusieurs années, les (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce vendredi 9 janvier 2026, Louise Pierrette Mvono, ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective, a organisé une séance de travail avec Armande Longo, épouse Moulengui, ministre des Affaires sociales, pour discuter du Recensement Général de la Population et des Logements (RGPL), notamment pour les Gabonais vulnérables. Plusieurs objectifs ont été notés durant cette rencontre. Il s'agit de la validation du questionnaire pour collecter les données des Gabonais économiquement faibles (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A Mississauga man has won a Superior Court challenge against the city over a weed control bylaw that prevents homeowners from growing some plants and grass over a certain height.

Moves to Trump administration, resignations and deaths leave GOP without a functional majority.

On December 29, 2025, merchants began staging protests in central Tehran over a sharp decline in the value of the Iranian rial

The black-and-white image depicts the US president standing in the Oval Office, leaning on a desk with both hands